Justin Sun, founder of the TRON blockchain, has been elected Prime Minister of Liberland, a micronation nestled between Croatia and Serbia on the Danube River.
Sun takes over from Vít Jedlička, who founded the libertarian state in 2015, to promote a government-free society where individual freedoms reign.
Liberland operates under a unique system of governance, using blockchain-based voting to engage its citizens in decision-making.
With around 1,000 active members, the election outcome reflects the strong ties Liberland maintains with the world of decentralized technologies.
Sun’s campaign centred around enhancing Liberland’s visibility and advocating for small government, positioning the state as a key player in the libertarian movement, akin to the Vatican’s role for Catholics.
Justin Sun brings prior experience in international diplomacy to the table, having served as Grenada’s ambassador to the World Trade Organization from 2021 to 2023.
His leadership promises a bold agenda: to establish Liberland as a model for small, blockchain-driven governments globally and secure recognition from more countries, despite challenges posed by neighbouring Croatia and Serbia, which contest Liberland’s existence.
Liberland’s economy runs on Bitcoin, with its own currency, the Liberland Dollar ($LLD), circulating within its borders.
The micronation, though unrecognized by the UN, has garnered support from libertarians worldwide, including Argentina’s President Javier Milei.
Under Sun’s leadership, the nation hopes to bolster its international standing, grow its community, and push for recognition from more countries.
